Top Things to do in Hardap Region
The 10 Best Things to do in Hardap Region, Hardap Region
Discover the best top things to do in Hardap Region, Namibia including Namib Sky Balloon Safaris, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Tok Tokkie Hiking Trails, Neuras - N/a'an ku se Wine and Wildlife Estate, Gibeon Station War Cemetery, Tsaris Pass, Sesriem Canyon, Duwisib Castle, Sossusvlei Lodge Hot Air Balloon Flights, Hardap Dam.
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1. Namib Sky Balloon Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 284 reviews
Unforgettable and most beautiful experience, a Balloon Safari over the Sossusvlei area is the ultimate treat to yourself. Take off and drift across this magic landscape at Sunrise towards an unknown destination...
2. Namib-Naukluft National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
It seems like Namib-Naukluft National Park is other-worldly, that it has alien landscape, that it's on another planet, and yet the cool thing is: it's right here on our own beautiful, amazing, incredible planet. (Excuse me, I'm feeling very saddened right now w/ the bushfires raging across Australia and decimating wildlife and natural spaces). This park has some of the biggest sand dunes in the world, some of the coolest and hardiest animals on the continent (like the gemsbok, who seem impervious to the blazing sun, scorching temperatures, and tremendous lack of water), and a whole lot of peaceful, desolate spaces to enjoy. Camping (or lodging) inside the park is a great way to ensure that you get an extra hour in the morning and an extra hour at night to experience the park (before and after the general public is allowed in), and the park is definitely worth at least one full day and night of your time. Hiking Elim, Dune 45 and/or Big Daddy offers a good chance for some exercise while admiring stunning vistas (especially at sunrise and/or sunset); trekking out to Hiddenvlei offers the opportunity to experience one of the quietest places in Namibia (or maybe in Africa, or maybe in the world); Sesriem Canyon (which is outside the park, but only just) provides the chance to meander through a cool little canyon and do a spot of scrambling; and Deadvlei makes for awesome photos. Be sure to watch for wildlife as well--even in/on the dunes (look for little tracks, and you might find beetles and lizards not far away)--because it's definitely there. Ostrich, springbok and gemsbok are most abundant, but you might also see jackals, warthogs, vultures, and who knows what else. To the person who said it's too touristy: my advice is to go in the low season. We went at the end of December and felt like we pretty much had the park--and most of the country, in fact--to ourselves. To the person who said the dunes are only beautiful if they have shades of the rising sun: a) that's absurd (look for the animals, and you'll surely find the dunes beautiful simply for sustaining life), and b) then stay in the park and go for sunrise and/or sunset. To everyone who rates this "average": I feel sad for you. Also, the fact that you consider a place like Namib-Naukluft NP "average" makes me wonder where else on Earth (or maybe in the whole Solar System) you've been. I grew up in Alaska, and I still thought this place was incredible.
3. Tok Tokkie Hiking Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By edb2990 - Denver, United States
Truly one of the highlights of my visit to Namibia. Spent 2 nights under the stars on very comfortable cots (really). The stars are mind boggling - zero light pollution. The guide (Ricardo) was extremely knowledgeable. The staff (Lulu and Stanley) at the two camps were fabulous, along with delicious meals and lots of food. The longer hikes in the dunes can be quite tiring and hot so bring lots of sunscreen. But, you will see dunes and mountains like nowhere else. Can’t recommend highly enough.
4. Neuras - N/a'an ku se Wine and Wildlife Estate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Imagine an oasis nestled in the world’s oldest desert – natural fresh water springs, their crystal-clear waters sparkling beneath the fronds of lush palm trees, with dazzling vines swaying in the gentle desert breeze against the backdrop of the Naukluft Mountains. Step into the “place of abandoned water”, Neuras Naankuse Wine and Wildlife Estate. 121 years old, Neuras is one of the driest vineyards in the world, and its in this desert paradise that the Naankuse Foundation has combined the production of exclusive wines with the preservation of what makes Namibia the conservation mecca it is today… its wildlife, landscape and culture. Just as the quality of wines depends on the perfect combination of pure water, fertile soil and an ideal climate, so conservation relies on the pure passion, fertile ingenuity and ideal innovation. We have handmade, hand-bottled and hand-labelled the essence of Neuras, bringing you the true taste of Namibia, in the true spirit of conservation.
Reviewed By L4179VXfabiom - San Martino in Rio, Italy
Very nice place. Excellent rooms, especially the 2 Luxury rooms. The dinner was a buffet, not so various but food was good. Great breakfast.
5. Gibeon Station War Cemetery
6. Tsaris Pass
7. Sesriem Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
We visited the beautiful and spectacular Sesriem Canyon. Sesriem means in Dutch ‘Six belts’. This name refers to the number of leather straps it took to draw water from the canyon to feed the oxen. We were impressed by this natural canyon, dug 2 million years ago by the Tsauchab river. We crossed this dry canyon, which is 4 km long and 30 meters deep. A must in the Namib desert!
8. Duwisib Castle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By SouthAfricawithlove - South Africa, null
This is a historical building with so much history. We were in awe with how much flair the people lived in those days. Melvin really went the extra mile with his knowledge of the castle. He made us feel so at home. Well worth the visit.
9. Sossusvlei Lodge Hot Air Balloon Flights
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
10. Hardap Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
